Tilak Varma, despite T20I and ODI success for India, aims to realize his Test debut dream. Disappointed by the India ‘A’ snub, the Hyderabad cricketer is set to join Hampshire for a county stint this summer to enhance his red-ball skills.
Pat Cummins lauded the World Test Championship final against South Africa as a compelling advertisement for Test cricket, despite its swift pace. Cummins’s stellar 6-28 propelled him to 300 Test wickets as Australia battled to 144-8, holding a 218-run lead. He acknowledged the challenging pitch and disciplined bowling from both sides.
Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis showcased his dominance in pole vaulting at the Oslo Diamond League, setting a new meet record of 6.15 meters. The reigning Olympic champion and world record holder expressed satisfaction with his performance, eyeing a potential world record attempt in Stockholm.
Finn Allen’s explosive innings of 150 runs off 49 balls propelled the San Francisco Unicorns to a record-breaking total in the Major League Cricket season opener. Allen smashed 19 sixes, setting new benchmarks for the fastest 150 in T20 cricket and most sixes in a men’s T20 innings.
South African seamer Lungi Ngidi expressed optimism after Day 2 of the World Test Championship Final against Australia, despite a first-innings batting collapse. Ngidi highlighted the coach’s encouragement to play with conviction and aim to turn the game around. He found his rhythm with Bavuma’s guidance and drew energy from the crowd.
Kagiso Rabada etched his name in South African cricket history, surpassing Jacques Kallis to become the fifth-highest wicket-taker across all formats during the World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord’s. Rabada’s impressive performance, including a five-wicket haul, propelled him past Kallis’s 572 wickets.
Shreyas Iyer faced another setback as his SoBo Mumbai Falcons lost to Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals in the T20 Mumbai League final, mirroring his IPL final defeat with Punjab Kings. Despite Iyer’s emotional encouragement and Rohit Sharma’s presence, the loss marked a second consecutive final disappointment for the Indian batter, leaving him to reflect on missed opportunities.
Finn Allen’s explosive century off just 34 balls propelled San Francisco Unicorns to a dominant victory against Washington Freedom in the MLC 2025 opener. Allen’s record-breaking innings surpassed Nicholas Pooran’s previous mark, setting a blistering pace for the tournament. San Francisco capitalized on the fresh wicket after being put in to bat, leaving Washington’s bowlers struggling to contain the onslaught.
Australia captain Pat Cummins starred with the ball and Alex Carey made valuable runs following a dramatic collapse as the holders retained the advantage in the World Test Championship final against South Africa on Thursday. The Proteas had resumed on Thursday at 43-4, battling to put enough runs on the board.
India suffered a heartbreaking 1-2 defeat to Argentina in the FIH Pro League, marking their fourth consecutive loss in the European leg. Jugraj Singh’s early goal was nullified by Tomas Domene’s brace. A late penalty stroke drama saw Jugraj’s initial successful attempt disallowed after a video referral. He was given another chance, but Argentina’s goalkeeper saved it, sealing India’s fate.